LEMONGRASS CHAI

Palate cleansing lemon grass adds a light dimension to the bountiful Malabar spices and malty Assam tea.

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100 g	$10.41 / per cup $0.20
250 g	$20.24 / per cup $0.16
500 g	$30.64 / per cup $0.12
1 kg	$57.82 / per cup $0.11

Category: Chai

Type: Tea

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Product Information
Brewing Instructions

Lemongrass chai is a tea that will truly caress your senses. From the moment you open a bag of this tea you know you are in for a treat. As you inhale the aromas of the chai, your olfactory senses delight in the exotic scents of the far east -cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, coriander, black pepper, and of course Lemongrass. Ah, Lemongrass. Long heralded for its ability to lift a weary and sagging spirit, lemongrass, (Latin: Cymbopogon flexuosus) is native to East India where it is also known as Malabar grass.

As you brew this tea, first note the slight sweet scent of fresh lemon that emanates from your teapot. The smell of citrus is due to the presence of citral, a biological component of the lemongrass plant. Next, as you sip the tea, notice its eye opening quality. The chai is produced with a base blend of Assam and Kenyan teas from Keyhung, and Kambaa gardens respectively -these estates are noted for their good, strong, full-bodied teas. As you drain the cup you may also find that the presence of the lemongrass in the blend adds clarity of mind, and an openness of spirit.

Lemongrass itself was traditionally consumed throughout South East Asia as a digestive aid. Subsequently, as an after dinner drink, this chai is unsurpassed, and compliments spicy meals exceptionally well. Like all chais, traditional preparation methods require that the tea be brewed in heavy milk. A similar effect can be achieved however by adding scalded milk to your cup once the tea has been brewed. Pour yourself a cup today and prepare for a tea experience you will want to enjoy again and again and again.

IMPORTANT: Turn your bag of Chai upside down a few times. The powdered spices can settle at the bottom of the bag during transit.
Tea Type: Chai

Country: India Kenya Thailand

Region: Assam Nandi Sing Buri

Grade: Broken Pekoe

Altitude: 1500 ft. 5900 ft under 500 ft. above sea level

Manufacturer Type: Cut Torn and Curled) field grown

Ingredients: Black tea Ginger Coriander Cardamom Cinnamon Cloves Black pepper Lemon grass

Cup Characteristics: Palate cleansing lemon grass adds a light dimension to the bountiful Malabar spices and malty Assam tea

Infusion: Bright coppery infusion - the presence of spice and lemongrass add striking visual appeal.
Brewing Hot

Bring cold water to a boil. Place 1tsp of loose Chai into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup/teapot. Pour boiling water over Chai and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Add milk, sugar, or honey to taste.

Brewing Cold

Place 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz / 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.